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HG16 LGN

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,494 mi
Last recorded41,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 LGN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 41,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 38,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s repeater lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2024 34,760 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 6mm

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 26,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,206 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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HG16 LGN is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG16 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG16 LGN registered?

HG16 LGN is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is HG16 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG16 LGN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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